Down pedal installation.

[dmontzsta]

Thanks to repo man for getting me the parts, I owe him big. I was wondering if anyone had pics of their down pedal and the area, I want to see how you have yours installed. I have the new lever in place and hooked up, now I just need to install the pedal itself. I think I still need an extension bar to go from the lever housing to the pedal and a bracket for the left side of the pedal to mount to. Any pics would be very helpful.
also, me and my dad still cant figure out how a pedal pops the lever out of being locked and moves it.
I hope this makes sense.
Thanks

[Rexone]

Snap a pic of what you have as there are many different types of setups. Then I can tell you what you're missing....

[dmontzsta]

I just went and took some pics, here is how it sits now all hooked up with the plate adjusted and all.
http://dmontzmax.maximaclubca.com/Mi...s/100_0871.jpg
http://dmontzmax.maximaclubca.com/Mi...s/100_0873.jpg
http://dmontzmax.maximaclubca.com/Mi...s/100_0875.jpg
The pedal off the boat.
http://dmontzmax.maximaclubca.com/Mi...s/100_0876.jpg
http://dmontzmax.maximaclubca.com/Mi...s/100_0877.jpg
http://dmontzmax.maximaclubca.com/Mi...s/100_0878.jpg
The hardware I have left.
http://dmontzmax.maximaclubca.com/Mi...s/100_0879.jpg
This set up was on repo man's schiada before. He has 4 stringers and said the pedal was mounted in the middle of the drivers side too. Should I make a bracket to bolt to the floor? or would it be ok bolted to one side?
Thanks again.

[Rexone]

The shaft for the pedal will need to be supported on both ends so it appears a bracket will have to be fabricated. You will need 2 flange bearings, one on each end of the shaft.
You will then need to make a connector link from the pedal to the control rod coupler that will come through a slider mounted to the handle arm. Your pic isn't clear on the underside connection area of the handle so I'm guessing here as that is a handle design I've not seen.
Basically what you're creating is a single foot override system. The control rod from the back of the boat (normally 1/2 dia) needs to be long enough to come a little forward of the handle arm. You then use a slider eyelever with a 1/2" hole mounted in the handle. The rod goes through the slider with a regular male type rod end. You will need a 1/2" safety collar for use as a stop on one side, the rod end with a jam nut can be used as a stop on the other side if the rod is the correct length, otherwise use 2 collars.
Then depending on the width of the arm on your pedal shaft and the rod end you may be able to use a standard turnbuckle to connect up to the pedal. Otherwise you have to make up a connector rod out of 1/2" round and use regular rod ends. I probably have some round 1/2" ss here if you need
Being it's an override you will need a spring kit also. You can use a dual or a single. Singles are simpler and adequate which is what I'd use. If it's not enough pressure you can stack 2 end to end.
All this may sound a bit confusing... here are some links of the parts to assist with visualization....
Rod ends and eyebolt swivel... (http://www.rexmar.com/page138.html)
Spring Kits... (http://www.rexmar.com/page137.html)
Hope this helps...

[dmontzsta]

Thanks a ton Rex, it looks like I have a little bit more work to do and a bit more money to spend. I will definately let you know if I need anything. My dad will end up going down there again.